Here the FanBridge team shares what they suspect will be some of 2017’s up and coming social media trends with regard to visual content and social messaging, as well as paid advertising and social commerce. ___________________________ Guest post from Team FanBridge We recently discussed a few up and coming trends…
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YouTube, Creators Respond To Monetization Threshold Change
Last week we wrote critically about YouTube raising its monetization threshold for artists and creators to 10,000 channel views, as part of a response to a major ad boycott over placement alongside objectionable videos. __________________________ Hypebot reader Serge wrote that given YouTube’s recent monetization rules change, "everyone should use ContentID…
ASCAP Teams With LANDR To Offer Members Free Mastering
ASCAP has teamed with LANDR to offer its 600,000 songwriter and publisher members unlimited automated mastering. All ASCAP members will be given free access to LANDR’s Basic Subscription plus one HD WAV per month. This benefit also includes access to LANDR’s smart sharing features which enable songwriters and composers to…
CD Baby Expands Major Latin American Footprint with Local Office In Argentina
CD Baby has expanded into Argentina hiring Martín Liviciche to open a local office. Already one of the largest distributors in Latin America, CD Baby represents 20,000 artists from Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Mexico. _______________________ Martín Liviciche has been hired to open a local office of CD Baby in Argentina,…
Why You Need To Be As Active On Spotify As You Are On Facebook
While most musicians now realize that maintaining an effective artist presence on Facebook requires daily maintenance, the may not know that the same is true of Spotify. Here we go over ten easy steps that can do wonders for the growth of your presence on Spotify. _____________________ Guest post by…
Virginia Woolf To Howlin’ Wolf: Author Peter Guralnick On Algorithm-Defeating Art, Expression Of Emotion [INTERVIEW]
Here George Howard shares his recent experience speaking with Peter Guralnick, an author noted for his use of music as a tool through which to explore socio-political and cultural issues. The two discussed their shared concern of an increasingly algorithm-based culture of music consumption, and if we have reached peak…
Two Words That No Music Supervisor Wants To Hear On Monday Morning
In this piece, Soundlounge CEO Ruth Simmons explains why hearing the two words ‘Soundalike’ and ‘Musicologist’ from now fills her with dread, and can often lead down a dangerously litigious path. ________________________ Guest post by Ruth Simmons of Synchblog ‘Soundalike’ and ‘Musicologist’. Two words that, as a Music Supervisor, generally…
How To Stay Safe At A Live Concert
Going to concerts can and should be a good time, but not taking proper precautions can lead to an unpleasant and potentially dangerous evening. Here we go over some tips for keeping it together and staying safe at your next show. ______________________ In this new MusicThinkTank post, Rachelle Wilber offers…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Tips, tricks, and advice for the DIY artist were plentiful on Hypebot this week, with solutions on how to crowdfund for your sick guitarist, get better music blog coverage for your next release, how to make Snapchat work for you in 2017, and much more. The Smart Way To Crowdfund…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Top Gear For Indie Artists • Merch Table • Much More
On MusicThinkTank this week, we looked at a new infographic examining famous songs in an unusual way, the best gear for indie artists to use, and how to ensure you leave nothing on the merch table. Terry Hearn | New Infographic “The Sound Of Music” Looks At Famous Songs In…